1953 Map of Leeds
USGS Topo · Published 1981About this map
Catskill Creek winds through the heart of this Greene County landscape, anchoring the valley as it passes through Leeds and South Cairo. The map captures a transitional moment where early rural infrastructure, such as School No 9 and numerous family cemeteries like Walborn-Brandow Cem and Honey Hollow Cem, coexists with mid-century developments like the Sport Haven Airport. The topography is dominated by the north-south orientation of Indian Ridge and the heights of Potic Mountain, forcing transport and settlement into the Sand Plain and along the Mohican Trail. Notable water management is evident at the Potuck Reservoir and its associated Filtration Plant, while the village of Cairo serves as a primary hub west of the significant rise of Cairo Round Top.
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Editions of this 1953 Leeds Map
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Historical Maps of Catskill Through Time
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